Words with the letter L

The letter L is a common and flexible tile in Scrabble, worth just 1 point, but it plays a key role in building both short and long words. Its low point value means it’s not a heavy hitter on its own, but it’s extremely useful for connecting other tiles and forming extensions. Words like la, lo, ill, and lid are great for quick plays in tight spaces. L is also frequently used in blends and suffixes, like -ly or -al, which makes it ideal for modifying or extending existing words to maximize your score.

Strategically, L shines when used to build longer words or hook onto existing ones. Adding L to a word like goa to form goal or to man to make mall can give you easy points while keeping your rack moving. Longer words like laugh, label, or loyal can score well when placed on premium word squares, especially if you’re able to form crosswords. Even though it’s a low-value letter, mastering the use of L can help you maintain flexibility and create scoring opportunities throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
intermeddlers	20	20
intermeddles	19	19
intermeddling	23	23
intermediately	22	22
intermenstrual	21	21
intermetallic	22	22
intermetallics	23	23
interminable	21	21
interminably	23	23
intermingle	19	19
intermingled	21	21
intermingles	20	20
intermingling	24	24
intermittently	22	22
intermodal	16	16
intermodulation	23	23
intermolecular	24	24
internal	11	11
internalise	14	14
internalised	16	16
internalises	15	15
internalising	19	19
internalities	16	16
internality	16	16
internalization	28	28